Dedication......Page 3
Table of Contents......Page 5
Acknowledgments......Page 11
About the Author......Page 13
Introduction......Page 15
Chapter 1: Classroom Management: The Key to Improving Academic Performance......Page 19
Chapter 2: I can Transform My Classroom Management Efforts......Page 27
Chapter 3: My Students Can Behave Appropriately......Page 31
Chapter 4: I Can Influence My Students to Behave Appropriately......Page 37
Chapter 5: It Is Okay to Expect Appropropriate Behavior......Page 41
Chapter 6: Part One: Conducting a Lesson On Appropriate Behavior......Page 47
Chapter 7: Part Two: Create and Use a Beginning of the Year Responsible Behavior Curriculum......Page 53
Chapter 8: The Behavior Management Cycle Step One--Effectively Communicate Explicit Directions......Page 65
Chapter 9: The Behavior Management Cycle Step Two--Using Behavior Narration......Page 73
Chapter 10: The Behavior Management Cycle Step Three--Take Corrective Action......Page 85
Chapter 11: Using the Behavior Management Cycle......Page 95
Chapter 12: Building Trusting Relationships With Students......Page 103
Chapter 13: Building Trusting Relationships With Parents......Page 115
Chapter 14: The 2-Week Turnaround Program......Page 127
Chapter 15: Introduction to Instructional Activities......Page 137
Chapter 16: Teacher-Directed Instruction......Page 141
Chapter 17: Whole-Class Discussion......Page 146
Chapter 18: Sitting on the Rug......Page 150
Chapter 19: Independent Work......Page 154
Chapter 20: Working With a Partner......Page 158
Chapter 21: Teacher Works with a Small Group While Other Students Work Independently......Page 162
Chapter 22: Working in Groups......Page 166
Chapter 23: Working at Centers......Page 169
Chapter 24: Introduction to Procedures......Page 175
Chapter 25: Attention-Getting Signal......Page 177
Chapter 26: In-Seat Transitions......Page 179
Chapter 27: Out-of-Seat Transitions......Page 182
Chapter 28: Lining Up to Leave a Classroom......Page 185
Chapter 29: Walking in Line......Page 188
Chapter 30: Entering the Classroom After Recess or Lunch......Page 191
Chapter 31: Students Going to Pull-Out Programs......Page 194
Chapter 32: Distributing and Collecting Materials and Papers......Page 197
Chapter 33: Attending an Assembly......Page 200
Chapter 34: Emergency Drills......Page 202
Chapter 35: Beginning of the Day or Period Routine......Page 204
Chapter 36: End of the Day or Period Routine......Page 211
Chapter 37: Introduction to Policies......Page 221
Chapter 38: Classroom Rules......Page 223
Chapter 39: Positive Feedback......Page 226
Chapter 40: Corrective Actions......Page 229
Chapter 41: Bringing Appropriate Materials to Class......Page 234
Chapter 42: Making Up Missed Work Due to Absence......Page 237
Chapter 43: Sharpening Pencils......Page 240
Chapter 44: Using Materials on Bookshelves or in Cabinets......Page 243
Chapter 45: Individual Students Leaving Class to Go to the Restroom......Page 246
Chapter 46: Late or Missing Assignments ......Page 248
Chapter 47: Student Helpers......Page 251
Chapter 48: Taking Care of Desks, Tables, and Chairs......Page 254
Chapter 49: Using the Drinking Fountain ......Page 256
Appendix: Overhead Transparencies......Page 259
References......Page 295